Freight Operator

Position: Multi-Modal Freight Operator

Location: Wakefield

Salary: Up to £35,000 Negotiable

Hours: Monday-Friday

Are you an experienced Freight Forwarder looking for your next challenge with a well-established and growing international logistics business?

I’m currently recruiting on behalf of a highly respected freight forwarding company based in the Wakefield area, who are looking to add an experienced Multi-Modal Freight Operator to their operations team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and professional environment where you’ll be responsible for managing international import and export shipments from door to door across sea, air, and road freight.

The Role

As a Multi-Modal Freight Operator, you’ll be responsible for overseeing shipments throughout the entire transport cycle, ensuring customers receive a high-quality and efficient service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing import and export shipments from booking through to final delivery.
• Coordinating sea, air, and road freight movements.
• Liaising with overseas agents, hauliers, shipping lines, airlines, and customers.
• Preparing and checking shipping and customs documentation.
• Arranging collections, deliveries, and customs clearances.
• Providing proactive shipment updates and resolving any operational issues.
• Building and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Ensuring all shipments are handled compliantly and cost-effectively.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience within freight forwarding operations.
• Knowledge of import and export procedures.
• Experience across sea freight, air freight, road freight, or a combination of all three.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines simultaneously.
• Commercial awareness and a customer-focused approach.
• Experience using freight forwarding systems and Microsoft Office.

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